Literacy & Language Network
In-person
Dates | 9/9, 10/14, 11/4, 12/9/25, 2/10, 3/10, 5/12/26
Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Costa Mesa Virtual
Dates | 1/13/26 & 4/14/26
Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost | FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf
| The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) values thework of educators dedicated to the areas of literacy and language.This network is a no-cost monthly opportunity for educators todiscuss current and emerging topics in English Language Arts,English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. If youare a literacy leader in your community, we encourage you to joinour network. |
The Joyful Literacy Classroom: Designing Inclusive Spaces Virtual
Dates | 10/8/25, 11/5/25, 12/3/25
Time | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost | FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf | Join us for a three-part Zoom series! This no-cost professional development series is designed for induction teachers, with or without their mentors. Each session will explore how to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging literacy environment. Participants who attend all three sessions will receive an OCDE Digital Literacy Badge. Let's build joyful spaces where all students thrive!
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Write To Joy: K-12 Writing Conference 2025
In-person
Date | 10/11/25
Time | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Bldg D - Rooms D1-D7
Cost | $150 per person (pre-service Teachers $50) Register here - website
Download flyer here - pdf
| Join us for a fun and inspiring day at the Writing Summit! Connect with fellow educators, explore new strategies, and spark creativity in your students. With engaging workshops, lively discussions, and plenty of collaboration, you'll leave with fresh ideas and tools to make writing exciting for all your students. Don't mess out on this opportunity to reignite your passion for teaching writing! Accepting Proposals at https://tinyurl.com/cn3thwz7
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Literacy and Executive Functions Community of Practice Series
Dates | 10/29/25, 1/28/26, 4/1/26
Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Bldg D
Cost | FREE
Register here - website
Download flyer here - pdf
| Calling all educators involved with Student Study Teams (SSTs)! Is your district refining structures and supports for your SST process? Then this community of practice is for you. Please join us to build team capacity around literacy and executive functions. Bring your team of general education teachers, special education (SPED) teachers, and siteadministrators to learn from and share expertise with colleagues from across the county. Session 1: Planning and Organizing Session 2: Cognitive Flexibility and Working Memory Session 3: Inhibition and Social Understanding
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